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Fairport's Jim McLaughlin is in better shape at 43 than when he was 23.

That's what happens when you head outdoors to climb mountains, backpack, ice climb, trail run, road run, snowshoe, bike and swim. It's what happens when the body follows where the mind takes it.

"It turns into a lifestyle," said McLaughlin of keeping in shape by participating in a variety of activities and sports. "And the great thing is you can eat whatever you like. I love ice cream. We stop often for ice cream while training." ...